The K2 XML Import capture service provides a way to have media automatically
imported into a K2 system when it is pushed to the K2 system by a third party
application. The XML Import capture service has a watched folder. The watched
folder is a standard file system directory that can be recognized by the Windows
operating system. You transfer the media to the directory using the third party
application.

After all the media files are finished being transferred to the watched folder, the third
party application then transfers an XML file to the watched folder. This XML file
defines the media files and specifies how they are to be assembled to create a K2 clip.
When the XML file finishes transferring to the watched folder, the capture service
goes into action and validates the XML file to make sure it has the proper structure.
If the XML file is valid, the capture service then does the necessary processing to
create the clip in the K2 media storage. The media is then available as a K2 clip, ready
for playout.

The K2 XML Import capture service and its watched folder must be on a K2 system
that hosts the K2 FTP interface, as follows:

• Stand-alone K2 system— When media files and the XML file are pushed to the

watched folder, the capture service creates a K2 clip in the internal storage or
direct-connect media storage of the K2 system. The watched folder must be on the
K2 system’s V: drive.

• K2 Media Server with role of FTP server — When media files are pushed to the

watched folder, the capture service creates a K2 clip in the shared media storage of
the K2 SAN. The watched folder must be on the K2 Media Server’s V: drive.

Prerequisites for using the XML Import capture service

Before you can configure and use the XML Import capture service, the following
requirements must be satisfied:

• K2 system software must be at a version that supports the XML Import capture

service. Refer to K2 Release Notes for information on XML Import capture service
version compatibility.

• The K2 XML Import capture service must be licensed on the stand-alone K2

system or K2 Media Server. This is a Grass Valley software license.

This manual is related to the following products:

K2 System Guide v.7.0 K2 System Guide v.7.1